Wines from Provence-Corse
All wines from the Provence-Corse region
- Provence-Corse
In Provence as in Corsica, the vines stretch between sea and mountains, continuously shaped by the breath of the Mistral and the constant sunshine. It is one of the oldest vineyards in existence, its multi-cultural heritage dates back to the Greco-Roman era, at the height of maritime trade in the Mediterranean.
Provence produces the best rosés in the world on 8 AOCs, in 3 sub-regions: Bouches-du-Rhône, Haute-Provence and Var.
Here are 5 appellations from the Provence region that we recommend: Bandol, Baux-de-Provence, Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence, Palette and Bellet.
Corsica is often attached to Provence by the geological composition of its soils. This Island of Beauty is split between Haute-Corse and Corse-du-Sud and has 9 AOCs on its territory. Only 20% of productionleaves Corsica, making it a rare and exceptional product.
Here are 2 appellations from the Corsica region that we recommend: Patrimonio in the North, Figari in the South.
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Distinctive features of the Provence-Corse wine region
The main grape varieties of Provence are: Syrah, Grenache, Cinsault and Mourvèdre for red wines; Ugni-Blanc, Rolle, Grenache Blanc and Clairette for white wines.
The main grape varieties in Corsica are: Sangiovese (locally calledNielucciu), Sciacarellu and Grenache for red wines; Vermentinu (also called Malvoisie de Corse) for white wines.